This piece was inspired by one of my favorite songs, Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard, by Paul Simon. Listening to it will enhance your reading experience and may even make you dance like a fool. Does for me. It's about the spot
All about the spot
It's about the spot
All about the spot
And for me and my dog, DJ, that spot's the schoolyard across the street.
A nondescript tract of pavement, brick and sod enclosed by a wired-fence moonlighting as a set for After-school Stages of Life 1 - 3.
It's about the spot
All about the spot
It's about the spot
All about the spot
That first kiss: Wet and wild.
That first jay: I am free, I am me.
That first (and last) break-and-enter. Right after the jay.
Disclaimer: Nothing vandalized, nothing stolen, just the munchies, the Grateful Dead cranked up to max and lots of laffs.
Lots and lots.
Until the cops.
Hey, we're not all angels.
And if you are, my condolences.
But the school.
Is about the spot.
For DJ, it's about the spot.
First lick from a poodle.
First romp with The Pack.
First kill -- the squirrel in the trash bin.
(He's a terrier -- chill.
Just doin' what comes naturally).
That schoolyard:
Setting for the coming-of-age story, My Life as a Dog.
They have them too. Dog lives matter.
Though the voice-over is a problem.
Doo doo doo doo
Doo doo da doo doo It was against the law
It was against the law
Whatever DJ gnawed
Was against the law
But I don’t care
And I don’t know why
Just don't care
And don't know why
Doo doo doo doo
Doo doo da doo doo Well we're on our walk
No idea where we’re goin'
We're on our walk
Grabbin' life along the way
Goodbye Worry
King of Delusion
Walkin’ me and DJ
Down by the schoolyard
Walkin’ me and DJ
Down by the schoolyard
Doo doo doo doo
Doo doo da doo doo We're on our walk
Don't know where we're goin'
Won't be forever
But I won’t let go
Won't never let go
Just soakin' up vibes
Killin' time
That's me and DJ
Down by the schoolyard
Hey
I don't know where I’m goin'
Don't know where I’m goin'
Talkin’ in rhyme
And I don’t know why
Doo doo doo doo
Doo doo da doo doo Walkin’ me and DJ
Down by the schoolyard
Walkin' me and DJ
Down by the schoolyard
ORDER NOW: TREATS FOR THE SCHOOLYARD!
